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News articles published on bdvfd.orgen-usTue, 26 Sep 2017 15:44:37 GMTSmoke Alarm Project In Our First DueFire Prevention Newshttps://www.bdvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1434
1434Public Information Officer Douglas MedleyFri, 22 Sep 2017 15:58:01 EST
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Saturday morning came real early for this old man but we were to meet first off with Battalion Chief Glen Yannayon and his crew from Station 2 (company 13) along with the St. Mary's Metropolitan Commission to try and see if the valve system was working properly that feeds water from the Navy Base to the system in the park and vice versa. These things are best done before everyone wakes up in the park but guess what the park never sleeps. So we proceeded to turn on the valve and to our surprise we got water from them but they got nothing from us. Seems at some point during the construction of making Rt. 235 wider the line under the road was destroyed. Nice to know for our Navy friends and us to. Now, we will turn it over to the big shots to see who might foot the bill to correct the problem. Not going to be cheap but what is now a days.

Now we also had on the agenda for the day to visit the Lexington Estates Trailer Park to check with all the residents to see if they had working smoke alarms in their trailers. We did this same project last year under the direction of Fire Chief Joe Gould and as he is retiring this year he wanted to go out with such a worth while project under his belt. Now, we had sent out letters that we would be coming by because we didn't want anybody coming to their door with a shotgun after waking them up on a Saturday morning and can't say that I would blame them. Really, all were glad to see us and there were over twenty trailers that either had no smoke alarms or the one's they had were not working. So, our talented firefighters armed with drills instead of hose lines entered the residences and proceeded to install the ten year alarms no charge. It was kind of nice to walk around or in my case ride around (I was the supply unit with Les Hansen as my driver) and talk to all the nice folks on such a beautiful day.

I don't think that there is anything more important to the safety of our citizens than doing this worth while project and Joe you can be proud of your people for all that they do everyday. Now, it's on to Fire Prevention Weeks and under the direction of our two deputy chief's Brian Ticson and Kyle Adams I'm sure they have plenty planned for the volunteers of station 3 and 9 but I know they are up to the challenge and as we like to say WHATEVER IT TAKES.

Water Supply Keith Fairfax checking the plans to see where the valve is supposed to be. O dark thirty and your's truly finally shows up.Yes he is awake. Our boy Les Hansen.Yes that is a fire hydrant.Our command vehicle. lolMeeting of the minds. Battalion Chief Glen Yannayon (Company 13) looking all bright eyed and bushy tailWe know it's here some where guy's.There's the little rascal.Right next to the highway and heavy traffic.Now Keith has the big guns from the navy base.Me on my cane giving my two cents and it was not worth that.Entrance to trailer park.The yellow bus goes round and round with Hansen and Medley.Tower 9Engine 93The War Wagon (Engine 32)A little driver training Ass't Chief Burroughs giving some pointers on Tower 9 engine.That's a watcha ma call it.It goes right here.Fire Chief treated us all to lunch after all that walking.Ricco ate salad to watch his figure.Chief Burroughs and deputy chief Ticson enjoying a well deserved meal. Besides he had the check.
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1433Bay District VolunteersWed, 23 Aug 2017 15:33:24 EST
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Shortly after midnight first thing on Tuesday morning units were alerted for a reported house fire. Chief 3B was the first to arrive on scene and reported a single story residential dwelling with smoke showing.

Engine 91 arrived on scene and deployed an initial attack line to find the kitchen on fire and quickly knocked the fire. Engine 32 arrived and set up for drafting operations out of the Patuxent River from a nearby dry hydrant. There crew pulled a secondary line and assisted with the primary search. Solomon’s Truck 3 and Truck 7 arrived and performed ventilation and overhaul duties. Engine 132 had RIT while Engine 73 pulled a line to the rear of the building.

Units operated on scene for about an hour before returning to service while Engine 91 remained on for another two hours to wait for and assist the State Fire Marshal in their investigation.

Engine 11 stood by at Station 9's quarters to cover their area while they operated at this incident.

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1432Bay District VolunteersWed, 23 Aug 2017 15:35:01 EST
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On 08/18 at 21:19 Communications alerted Companies 9,7,3,13 and 6 to the area of Surrey Way for the reported apartment struck by lightning and on fire.

At 21:22 Engine 32 (Sgt Woodburn) arrived on scene finding a 3 story apartment building with smoke showing. Units deployed a 1.75 handline into the structure. Truck 3 arrived on scene and conducted First Due Truck responsibilities. Engine 73 arrived on scene and deployed a second line into the structure. Once units made entry into the building it was determined there was no fire in the attic or apartments and all fire was on the exterior roof line. A handline was extended with a stand-pipe rack and ran up the ladder to extinguish all visible fire. Units operated on scene for little over an hour before returning to quarters.

Engine 32 held the attack group supervisor while Fire Chief 7 held command.

]]>Another Extrication in 9's areaIncident Newshttps://www.bdvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1430
1430Bay District VolunteersSun, 23 Jul 2017 13:37:50 EST
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On July 22nd at 1459 hrs, Stations 9, 7, and 3 were alerted for the MVA reported serious on Three Notch Rd in the area of the Wildewood shopping center. Chief 3, 3A, 9B, Safety 3, E-91, RS-7 and RS-3 all marked up right after dispatch. Chief 3A was the first to arrive on scene with a multi car MVA, one car requiring a drivers side blow out to remove the driver. Chief 3 arrived on scene assuming command, giving 3A the rescue group. E-91 stabilized the vehicles, secured power and airbags, Squads 3 & 7 worked together to remove the B post and driver side doors to free the trapped occupant. Multiple patients were transported to Medstar St. Marys and one patient was transported to Prince Georges Hospital Trauma Center by Ambulance 387.
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1427Bay District VolunteersSun, 23 Jul 2017 13:38:48 EST
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Just before 7pm after the evening rush hour units were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident at Three Notch Road and Oak Crest Drive. Engine 91 responded upon dispatch along with EMS units. Captain 9 responded also and was first to arrive on the scene advising two vehicles. One vehicle had a single occupant and the other vehicle had three occupants to be transported and the driver’s door needed to be removed for easier access to the patient.

The crew from Engine 91 worked to remove the door after stabilizing and securing the vehicle. Once EMS arrived and evaluated the patients it was determined that the single occupant of the vehicle was going to be flown out and a helicopter was requested with them transporting the patient to the hangar at the county airport. Squad 7 arrived and assisted with stabilization of the other vehicle and fluid cleanup. Patients were packaged up and transported to St. Mary’s hospital Priority 2 and the helicopter transported the other patient to Medstar Washington Hospital Center.

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1428Bay District VolunteersFri, 21 Jul 2017 08:39:47 EST
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On July 17, at 2120 hrs station 9 was alerted for the motor vehicle accident at Old Rolling Road and Settles Lane in California. Communications advised police were on the scene of a minor MVA, with one subject needing to be evaluated. E-91 responded along with Captain 9. Units arrived on scene to find a single vehicle overturned, occupants out on arrival. After being evaluated, all occupants refused treatment and transport. With no other fire department services needed, units returned to service.
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1429Bay District VolunteersSun, 23 Jul 2017 13:43:24 EST
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At 01:30 in the morning Company 9 and EMS Station 38 were alerted for a motor vehicle accident with Police on the scene for one with a head laceration. Engine 91 arrived to find a single vehicle into a light pole at the intersection with three people out of the vehicle. In addition to the one patient with a head laceration one of the other occupants of the vehicle had neck and back pain and a second ambulance was requested. Both ambulances evaluated and treated the patients whom were subsequently transported to St. Mary's Hospital. Engine 91 assisted with fluid cleanup and cleared the scene shortly after EMS transport.
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1426Bay District VolunteersWed, 21 Jun 2017 14:49:24 EST
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On 6/21/17 at 0051 hrs, BDVFD station 9 was dispatched for the vehicle fire on Kinnegad Drive in the Hickory Hills neighborhood. E-91 arrived on scene to find a van that had been on fire, with most of the fire out on arrival. E-91's deployed the bumper line to hit the remaining hot spots. Once all visible fire was knocked, the Maryland State Fire Marshall was requested. Scene was turned over to FM 51, E-91 returned to service at 0151 hrs.
]]>Tower-9 Goes In ServiceApparatus Newshttps://www.bdvfd.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1424
1424Firefighter/EMT Stephen StockwellThu, 06 Jul 2017 15:35:23 EST
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On May 18th, 2017 members from Bay District VFD and Company 9, welcomed their newest addition to the fleet as the New Tower-9 went into service. Within 12 hours on May 19th, Tower-9 would be dispatched for a mutual aide fire at NAS Patuxent River as its first big run. With all the training and requirements put on this tower it only took a few short months along with a little down time for some maintenance issues at Atlantic (the local Pierce facility), members quickly got a walk around held classes and checked out 15 drivers in a very short span to help get the truck in service. Members using the apparatus quickly realized the benefits of this truck in a faster setup, quicker moving and large capacity for both weight and water flow, and for the most part from what I have heard really like the new apparatus. We hope that this truck continues to benefit our local area and our residents for many years to come. Please accept my apologies for not getting the story out sooner, as I was out for most of the month of May due to the birth of my daughter. Here are some of the features on the new Tower-9:

Also, please feel free if you're in Ocean City this week to look at the new Tower as it will be on display for Atlantic at the convention center for Firemans Week and will also be appearing in the parade.

Tower-9's origins from Brevard County, Florida and is the 107th Aerialscope ever built. Built as a 1973 Mack/Baker 75' Aerialscope.In Wisconsin, getting ready for prep work before giving it new life. It came from Cornwall-On-Hudson Truck 413.Shortly after delivery in December of 2016. Now a 2016 Pierce Arrow XT, Aerialscope 75' Refurb.At the Southern Maryland Fireman's Association Parade.Tower-9 on one of its first runs.
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1425Bay District VolunteersSat, 24 Jun 2017 18:35:31 EST
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On June 13, 2017 around 1700 hrs, station 9 was dispatched for the motor vehicle accident with injuries at Three Notch Road and Oak Crest Drive. While units were responding, fireboard advised multiple vehicles were involved. Capt 9 was the first to arrive on scene advising 6 to 7 cars involved.

St Mary's ALS evaluated 2 patients with chest pain, both were cleared for BLS transport. E-91 assisted with patient care and spread absorbent over the large amount of fluids in the roadway before returning to service. LPVRS transported 2 priority 3 patients to Medstar St. Mary's hospital.